Podcast Episodes

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on whether we can expect more OCR hikes after recent increase

More Official Cash Rate hikes are possible, but far from guaranteed.

The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate 25-basis-points this afternoon to 2.75…

4 days, 15 hours ago

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government hiking the OCR to 2.75 percent

The Reserve Bank has raised the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, from 2.5 percent to 2.75.

The Monetary Policy Committee agreed unanimously to the…

4 days, 16 hours ago

Rudd Hughes: Workers First deputy secretary on Woolworths moving 130 jobs to Australia

About 130 jobs could be on the chopping block at Woolworths.

Workers First Union says Woolworths is proposing to cut about 130 customer care roles in…

5 days, 13 hours ago

Kristina Harazim: Australian correspondent on the concerns raised over facial recognition technology

More Australian retailers are rolling out facial recognition technology, and it's prompted concerns from experts.

Industry groups say the move is abo…

5 days, 15 hours ago

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what a drop in business confidence could mean for the OCR

New Zealand business confidence fell 2 points in August to 54 from 56 last month - and it's sparked discussion about what this could mean for the OCR…

6 days, 13 hours ago

Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill CEO on the company's profit jumping 376 percent to A$10m

Jewellery chain Michael Hill is reporting a 376 percent increase in annual statutory net profit from its global business.

New Zealand retail revenue …

6 days, 13 hours ago

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government delaying increases to the fuel excise tax

The Finance Minister says the Government has made the right move in delaying increase to the fuel tax at this stage.

The excise was due to rise 12-ce…

6 days, 14 hours ago

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association spokesperson on Winton Land's shares being suspended after board resignations

Residential and retirement property developer Winton Land has been suspended from the NZX after a board exodus.

Three directors have resigned after f…

6 days, 14 hours ago

James Smith: Road Carriers Association Advocacy Head on the Government delaying fuel excise hike

The Road Carriers Association says the Government delaying a fuel excise hike reflects election year political realities.

The Government's today canc…

6 days, 15 hours ago

Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on how the teen social media ban could see Facebook blocked in NZ

The Government has unveiled a proposed bill designed to ban under-16s from social media - and it could stop all Kiwis from accessing certain platform…

1 week ago